Student Health Insurance (NYSHIP)
Active matriculating doctoral students at the Graduate Center who are employed as either Graduate Assistants or in one of the eligible Adjunct titles and meet specific income levels in those titles are eligible for health insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents through the Student Employee Health Plan (SEHP), a component of the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP).
To be eligible all three requirements must be met:
- First, the students must be matriculated in a doctoral program at the Graduate Center
- Second, they must be employed in one of the following Professional Staff Congress (PSC) titles: Graduate Assistant A, B, C, or D; Adjunct Instructor; Adjunct Lecturer; Adjunct College Laboratory Technician (CLT); Non-Teaching Adjunct I or II
- Third, they must earn at least $4,122 per year in one of those titles; or must earn at least $2,061 per semester if they are employed for just one semester
Students wishing to enroll must complete an enrollment form and provide copies of their social security card, birth certificate or passport and appointment letter. Additional documentation is required for those wishing to enroll dependents. All enrollment documentation must be presented to the GC Student Affairs office for processing. Once enrolled, participants will receive three insurance identification cards; a medical card to be used for hospitalization, emergency room, doctor office visits, laboratory tests, prescription drug, mental health and substance abuse benefits; one for dental care; and one for vision coverage.
Student Health Insurance Guide
Sample Paystub with NYSHIP Deductions
Benefits are administered by a specified insurance provider depending upon the coverage.
- Hospital - administered by Empire BlueCross/BlueShield
- Medical/Laboratory - administered by UnitedHealthcare
- Prescription Drug - administered by CVS Caremark
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse - administered by Carleon Behavioral Health
- Dental Care - administered by EmblemHealth
- Vision Care - administered by Davis Vision
To find providers participating in the program, visit The Empire Plan or NYSHIP.
Contacts
For specific questions about coverage please contact :
NYSHIP at 1-877-769-7447
Additional information is also available by sending an email to healthinsuranceinfo@gc.cuny.edu
Additional NYSHIP Information and Benefits
TeleHealth
Coverage under NYSHIP/SEHP also includes a telehealth benefit to permit enrollees and their covered dependents to access health care services remotely through LiveHealth Online. Enrollees can access care through a video visit with a board-certified doctor, licensed therapist or psychiatrist on their smartphone, tablet or personal computer at no cost.
Forms and Downloads
Use these forms to enroll in NYSHIP, update your personal information, or change/cancel your coverage.
NYSHIP Virtual Document Drop-off Service
Use your GC network credentials to log in to the secure NYSHIP Virtual Drop-off Service to upload your health insurance documents. These are the same credentials you use for GC computers, printers, and wifi, and to access GC library resources from off campus. GC network accounts are managed by IT Services.
Account passwords can be reset on the self-service password reset site.